Visual Impairments Licensure, PK-12 Graduate Certificate

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Banner Code: E1-CERG-VILI

College: College of Education and Human Development
Department: Graduate School of Education

This 34-credit certificate is designed for students seeking Virginia initial teacher licensure in visual impairments (PK–12). Students must complete EDSE 501 either prior to admission to the certificate or can take it in their first semester. Students who have completed graduate or undergraduate coursework in a university program prior to admission to the certificate may request that courses in the certificate program be waived based on the content in prior coursework. Students waiving coursework must complete a minimum of 15 credits to be eligible for the certificate. Students enrolled in this program must earn a B- or higher in all coursework.

The graduate certificate in visual impairments licensure, PK-12 may be pursued on a part-time or full-time basis.

For policies governing all graduate certificates, see the Academic Policies section of this catalog.

Certificate Requirements

EDAT 522 - Assistive Technology for Individuals with Sensory Impairments Credits: 3
EDSE 511 - Characteristics of Students with Visual Impairments Credits: 2
EDSE 512 - Braille Code Credits: 3
EDSE 513 - Medical and Educational Implications of Visual Impairments Credits: 3
EDSE 514 - Orientation and Mobility for Students with Visual Impairments Credits: 2
EDSE 518 - Curriculum and Assessment of Students with Visual Impairments Credits: 3
EDSE 532 - Positive Behavior Supports Credits: 3
EDSE 613 - Teaching Methods for Students with Visual Impairments Credits: 3
EDSE 616 - Braille Reading and Writing Credits: 3
EDSE 662 - Consultation and Collaboration Credits: 3
EDSE 785 - Internship: Visual Impairment Credits: 2-6 (Must complete six credits of internship)

Total: 34 credits

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Visual Impairments Licensure, PK-12 Graduate Certificate

Certificate Requirements

Total: 34 credits